PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, September 22nd
LUNCH: Chicken Sandwich, Potato Wedges, Sandwich Salad Cup, Carrot Stix/Dip, Fruit & Milk
CHARACTER TRAIT: Respect & Pride
“Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it…. Take pride in the person you are and the person you want to be.”
Circle of Friends Applications need to be turned in by the end of the week. We must get applicants in and paired up so we can begin having meetings.
PRIDE tryouts are being held this week during lunch in Mrs. Moffett's choir building. Just come to Mrs. Moffett's room between 12:00-12:30.
Homecoming Dance - If you plan on bringing a date that attends another school or is out of school you must sign them up on the list in the office. Dates must be in grades 9-12 or 20 years of age or younger if no longer in school. Dates must be signed up ahead of time and approved by administrators and sponsors. Deadline to sign up dates is 9/22/17.
REMINDER to Students & Staff: If students arrive on campus after the tardy bell at 8:00 a.m. they are to check in at the office. Students should have a tardy slip/pass from the office if they come into class after the bell; if not send them to the office to sign in.
GENERAL NEWS
PSAT-10 results from the Spring 2017 test were given to students who participated last year. Mrs. Hogan has emailed a document explaining the results. Please see this or contact Mrs. Hogan if you or your parent have any questions.
Tuesdays in October will be College Gear Days. Students and staff, please wear items from the college of your choice!
Yearbooks can be purchased now through September 29th for $35 which includes 4 free icons. After this date the price will go up. Yearbooks can be purchased from Ms. Crutcher in Rm 4 or at www.jostensyearbooks.com
Tutoring has begun: Math (Steimel, Helms, Murray) on Tuesday and Thursday each week. Literacy with Mrs. Bass (includes all other areas) on Tuesday and Thursday each week. Tutoring is in the after school from 3:30-4:30.
***Please remember to use caution when walking to and from buildings. Students should use the crosswalks especially of the mornings and the afternoons when traffic is the busiest. Drivers please use caution and be aware of students walking around campus.
CLUB NEWS
FFA - ***NEA Fair is September 20th-23rd, 2017
***FFA Members are selling Fruit and Meat until September 29th. If you need to order please ask an FFA member or contact Mr. Washburn.
***Any FFA member wanting to go to Pumpkin Hollow need to sign up for this trip by October 4th in Mr. Washburn's Room.
FBLA : Please check your email periodically. Members who wish to run for office needs to come by Mrs. Blalock's room and sign up. Also, members who want to attend the Fall Leadership Conference in Jonesboro, October 11th, needs to come by Mrs. Blalock's room to sign up and pick up their permission slip. Deadline to sign up for Officer and the Conference is Monday, September 25th!
LINK meetings are every Monday in Mrs. Moffett's room from 12:10-12:30. Contact Mrs.Cox for more details.
The History Club will be meeting on Tuesday/Thursday/Friday until homecoming to work on our float. All members need to attend as often as possible.
S.W.A.T. will meet on every Tuesday in Mrs. Baty's room. Everyone is invited. You can bring your lunch.
NHS REMINDERS: (PHS NHS REMIND101: Text : @pokeynhs to: 81010)
***Candidate Petitions DUE September 22nd ----Pick up forms from Mrs. Steimel----Elections September 28th!!
***NHS Dues $10----------Turn into Mrs. Steimel OR Mrs. Murray by September 28th!!
***Weekly Meetings/Hurricane Relief Group/ Clothing Closet Management --Thursday's during lunch
Key Club meets every Wednesday in Mr. James Room (#19)
PHS National Honor Society will meet at lunch on Thursday in Mrs. Murray's room to discuss upcoming events. Members, feel free to bring your lunch!!
SENIOR NEWS
Seniors remember to check your email often for news and updates pertinent to you.
PROJECT GRADUATION MEETING: September 24th at 2:30 pm in the High School Cafeteria. All seniors and parents are encouraged to attend.
Senior Yearbook Info:
1 Baby Picture due October 13th!
Senior Ads - Purchase Deadline is November 10th !
Full Page $200
½ Page $110
¼ Page $80
⅛ Page $50
Pictures and Write-Ups for Senior Ads are Due November 27th. Ads can be purchased through Ms. Crutcher (Rm 4), any yearbook staffer, through the ReplayIt App or www.jostensadservices.com
Senior Pictures are Due January 8th, 2018. Seniors may submit a senior picture or use their composite.
Important information in your email regarding A-State and ACT scores for consideration of admission and consideration for institutional scholarships.
Remember as you are applying to attend post-secondary schools you must complete a PHS Transcript and Records Release Form to schools you are considering. Mrs. Hogan has attached this document and sent to your email account.
Williams Baptist Senior Preview Days: register @ www.williamsbaptistcollege.com/preview or call 870-759-4120….. Sept. 22 / Oct. 6 / Oct. 27 / Nov. 3 / Nov. 17 / Dec. 1
NHS Scholarship program opens October 6th… application deadline is January 30, 2018.
UALR Discover days this year will be: Friday, October 13 is the first Discover, our premiere preview day. Friday, November 3 is the second Discover. If you plan to attend see Mrs. Dianna for a college day form in the office.
Razorback Connections will be held on October 18th in Jonesboro from 6-7:30 pm. This is an event for any senior considering attending the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville who may be unable to visit the campus. Please see Mrs. Stewart (career coach) for registration information.
U of A New Freshman Scholarships - NOVEMBER 1 - Priority Admissions Deadline: Complete an admissions application and request a scholarship application on the general admissions form, submit transcripts, and send test scores to the office of admissions by this date.
U of A New Freshman Scholarships - NOVEMBER 15 - Priority Scholarship Deadline: Submit a scholarship application by this date for priority consideration for academic scholarships
UALR has announced their scholarship deadline this year as: Friday, December 1st. Seniors you must apply and submit prior to the deadline.
News from the Counselor…
Students planning to take the October 28th ACT are reminded registration deadline is September 22nd. Information for registering is on Mrs. Hogan's webpage.
Enter the Breakthrough Junior Challenge for a chance to win a $250,000 scholarship…. See your email for details. The deadline for submission is October 1, 2017.
“A Day in the Life” programs (Variety & Nurse) programs hosted by UAMS in Jonesboro information is in your email. Application date November 29th.
Just a reminder to each of you, the PHS Counselor webpage is up being updated daily. - Information contained within the site contains: Announcements, Senior Timelines, ACT Information, Applying for College, Financial Aid, Links to Arkansas Colleges, Helpful Tips for Students, NCAA Registration, Scholarship Info, and Selective Service . The link to the site is: https://goo.gl/SSg2VI
FRIDAY
Art Club will meet after school until 5:00 at the fairgrounds (livestock barn)
Juniors meeting in Mrs. Bass’ room at lunch. Bring your lunch.
Football vs Trumann @ 7:00 - AWAY
Registration deadline for the October 28th ACT…. (late registration with late fee Sept. 23rd - Oct. 6th)
SATURDAY
Volleyball (SA) ASU Playday (Valley View) @ ASU
SUNDAY
PROJECT GRADUATION MEETING at 2:30 pm in the High School Cafeteria. All seniors and parents are encouraged to attend.
Week of September 25th - 30th
MONDAY
CHARACTER DAY
Volleyball (7th, JB/A,SB/A) vs Westside @ 4:30 AWAY… release team at….
TUESDAY
CAMO DAY
The Teen Task Force Coalition presentation @ 8:00 in the gym ---- Bus Drills for students will follow after the assembly. More information will follow.
Cross Country Meet - Sloan Hendrix @ Old Davidsonville
Girls State Golf Tournament @ Maumelle Country Club
Tennis match vs Highland/Piggott @ HOME (tri-match) at 4:00
Volleyball (7th, JB/A,SB/A) vs Hoxie @ 4:30 AWAY… release team at….
WEDNESDAY
DECADE DAY
THURSDAY
NEON DAY
District Tennis tri-match @ Jonesboro at 4:00
TAILGATING PARTY from 5:30 - 6:30 in the parking lot with BONFIRE PEP RALLY at 6:30 in the grass
FRIDAY
RED & WHITE DAY
HOMECOMING CORONATION will begin @ 12:30. The parade will start following the crowning ceremony beginning in front of PHS and down to PJHS/MD circle. The parade will route down Park Street to Alma Spikes and then down Thomasville where it will end and the PRE-GAME PEP RALLY will be on the courthouse lawn!
Football vs Harrisburg @ 7:00 - HOMECOMING NIGHT with Homecoming Queen and Court Presentation beginning at 6:30.
SATURDAY
Volleyball (JA) Brookland Tournament @ Brookland.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 5th - 29th - Annual FFA Fruit and Meat Sale. Please see an advisor or FFA member to purchase.
September 29th - Homecoming Dance - Begins after the game and ends at 11:30 p.m. It is for PHS students in grades 10-12 and their dates (who must be signed up by 9/22/17 if they are in grades 9-12 from another school district or out of school and 20 years or age or younger). Deadline to sign up is 12:00 noon on 9/22/17.
October 4th - College Application Day for Seniors with Career Coach Lindsey Stewart. Drop in at PHS Library.
October 26th - The health department will be here to administer flu shots. Consent forms will be sent home during the month of October. Please see the nurse with any questions.
October 30th - FAFSA Nite with BRTC for Seniors 6-7 p.m.